"The Road to Jude," A Novel by Michelina Pagano - A Wondrous Journey Into the Afterlife Set Against the Backdrop of September 11th
THE ROAD TO JUDE ($6.95; 127 pages; paperback; published by Treble Heart Books), by Michelina Pagano, is a poignant exploration of life, death, and love. Metaphysical in the questions it raises, it is a vividly observed spiritual fairytale. The Romance Studio calls it “a wonderful story for those who believe in the hereafter or not (that will touch) all who remember that fateful day,” Love Romances calls it a book that will make readers "think and wonder…[and will] offer hope and a deeper meaning to any who have lost a loved one” and Selena Robins, author of Sabrina's Destiny, says "this book reminds us all, that every single human being on earth has significance and that even in inexplicable tragedy we are connected to one another.”
(PRWEB) November 20, 2004 -- In this inspirational fable for our times, a
young woman wakes up one morning to find herself in a strange world made of
concrete, possessing no knowledge of who she is. Read more at www.michelinapagano.com
Venturing out into this
unfamiliar land, she encounters a nameless man, a fireman by the uniform he is
wearing. She calls him Hero; he names her Pretty One. Together these lost souls
begin a journey through their new reality, traveling down a pavement stretching
without limit through a bewildering terrain with no familiar signposts or
landmarks. In their quest to find their identities, they encounter a magical
realm—one filed with paper stars and paper snow, rainbow-leafed trees, a small
boy named Possibility, and a deserted city where shoes fall from the sky. When
Pretty One finally fulfils her destiny, she discovers the true meanings of
Wisdom, Freedom, and Hope.
THE ROAD TO JUDE ($6.95; 127 pages; paperback;
published by Treble Heart Books), by Michelina Pagano, is a poignant exploration
of life, death, and love. Metaphysical in the questions it raises, it is a
vividly observed spiritual fairytale, “a wonderful story for those who believe
in the hereafter or not (that will touch) all who remember that fateful day,” a
book that will make readers “think and wonder...(and will) offer hope and a
deeper meaning to any who have lost a loved one" “This book reminds us all, that
every single human being on earth has significance and that even in inexplicable
tragedy we are connected to one another.”
Like many New Yorkers, Ms.
Pagano was directly touched by the attacks on the twin towers. Her husband, who
was working nearby that morning, escaped the falling buildings; Michelina, who
still lives in Manhattan, worked with the Red Cross, looking for the missing.
That she found none affected her deeply.
Says Ms. Pagano, “Just like
cyberspace as a means of communication and discovery was unfathomable one
hundred years ago, perhaps communication with the dead is just a matter of
unlocking that knowledge. As we are in the technological age, I believe we are
on the brink of the Metaphysical age. If things have not yet been discovered, it
doesn’t mean that they don’t exist. I also wanted to explore the theme of
identity: are we our memories? our possessions? our bodies? our friends and
family? their memories? Perhaps death is not a place but a state of mind in an
alternate dimension. In the end, my novel is about the spirituality that
connects us all, whatever our specific religious beliefs.”
Michelina
Pagano is an award-winning advertising art and creative director, short-film
director, and screenwriter. She is the author of a children’s book, “The Magic
Paint Box” (Golden Books, 1991) and the novel, “Grace of the Clouds” (2002).
Information on Ms. Pagano and her books can also be found at www.michelinapagano.com
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